Farrukh-Zad of Ghazna

Farrukh-Zad
Ghaznavid Sultan
Devout Sultan
Gold dinar of Farrukh-Zad
Sultan of Ghaznavid Empire
Reign1053 – 4 April 1059
PredecessorToghrul
SuccessorIbrahim
Bornc. 1025
Ghaznavid Empire
Died4 April 1059
(aged 34)
Ghaznavid Empire
Burial4–5 April 1059
Names
Laqab: Jamal ad-Dawlah
Kunya: Abu Shuja
Given name: Farrukh-Zad
Nasab: Farrukh-Zad ibn Ma'sud ibn Mahmud ibn Sabuktegin
HouseHouse of Sabuktigin
FatherMa'sud I
ReligionSunni Islam

Farrukh-Zad (Full name: Jamal ad-Dawlah Abu Shuja Farrukh-Zad), was sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire from (1053 – 4 April 1059). His reign was considered one of benevolence, prosperity and tranquility for the Ghaznavid empire. It was free of the chaotic turbulence and greed from palace ghulams until the end of his reign. He was a very devout Muslim and fasted during Rajab, Sha'ban and Ramadan.

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